cache

L2 cache (level two cache)

Reviews Another term for secondary cache, L2 cache stores data on a separate chip on the motherboard. It works with L1 cache to give applications quick access to data.

3 January 2007, 9:06

L1 cache (level one cache)

Reviews Another term for primary cache, L1 cache stores data in memory in the CPU chip, which makes it faster to access than if it were held in the main memory on the hard drive.

21 December 2006, 13:17

Apple iMac (2008 Edition) review

Reviews We've grown to love the new Penryn version of the chip, which have 6MB of cache memory -- compared to just 4MB on the old ones -- and a faster front-side bus, 1,066MHz instead of 800MHz. The new chip has 6MB of L2 cache and a faster 1,066MHz...

Editor's rating   8.5

Tags: apple, entry, chip, cpu

29 May 2008, 14:23

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 review

Reviews FeaturesThe key specs of the Core 2 Extreme QX6700 are its 2.66GHz-per-core clock speed, and its two separate 4MB L2 cache allotments -- giving each pair of cores a 4MB pool to draw upon. That's, logically, twice as much cache as the dual-core...

Editor's rating   8.7

Tags: intel, raw, photoshop, chip

15 November 2006, 13:40

Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 review

Reviews Chips in the lower end of the Core 2 Duo line, composed of the $224 E6400 and the $183 E6300, have a 2MB unified L2 cache. The Core 2 Extreme X6800 chip, the Core 2 Duo E6700 and the $316 Core 2 E6600, represent the top tier of Intel's new line...

Editor's rating   9

Tags: intel, fans, cache, requirements

27 July 2006, 13:41

Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 review

Reviews The Core 2 Extreme X6800 chip, the Core 2 Duo E6700, and the Core 2 E6600 represent the top tier of Intel's new line, and in addition to the broader Core architecture similarities, they all have 4MB of unified L2 cache.

Editor's rating   8.7

Tags: intel, requirements, fans, cpu

14 August 2006, 13:18

Alienware Sentia review

Reviews You can configure the Alienware Sentia with one of two processor types -- Intel's Pentium M or Celeron M -- in several speeds; our evaluation unit featured a 1.7GHz Pentium M with 1MB of Level 2 cache, as well as 512MB of RAM, and an Intel 855GME...

Editor's rating   6.4

Tags: alienware, ports, cache, hp

18 November 2004, 23:24

Select the processor and memory

Reviews Stealing a page from its Xeon processor, the P4EE increases performance, not by cranking up the clock speed, but by adding a third layer of cache. Slower clock speed, but a better-than-expected performer, thanks to its large cache.

16 May 2005, 14:35

rockdirect Xtreme CTX T7400 review

Reviews The secondary or level 2 (L2) cache on the Core 2 Duo is a mammoth 4MB -- twice that of the standard Core Duo chips. For some tasks, the CPU can use this high-speed cache to speed up processing, as it provides faster CPU access to instructions and...

Editor's rating   9.2

Tags: rockdirect, slot, section, pixels

27 August 2006, 10:00

LaCie Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive (80GB) review

Reviews Drive type: Portable hard drive • Capacity: USB 2.0 only: 80GB, 120GB (5,400rpm); triple interface: 80GB, 100GB and 120GB (5,400rpm; 7,200rpm for 100GB version) • Capacity of test unit: 100GB (triple interface version) • Cache: 8MB • Dimension: 89...

Editor's rating   8.3

Tags: lacie, hard drive, firewire, pin

25 August 2006, 12:00

Motion LE1600 review

Reviews Enter the new Motion LE1600, which builds upon its older sibling with a faster processor, more RAM and double the L2 cache -- all in a lighter package. In the world of pure-slate tablet PCs, the Motion M1400 has long been the model to beat.

Editor's rating   7.1

Tags: motion, weight, computing, ports

1 September 2005, 21:20

LaCie Safe Mobile Hard Drive (80GB) review

Reviews Both the 40GB and 80GB models house a 5,400rpm hard disk drive with an 8MB cache. If you are someone who dreams of freedom and security, the LaCie Safe Mobile Hard Drive could be your technological saviour.

Editor's rating   7.3

Tags: lacie, hard drive, cable, scanner

28 September 2005, 19:21

Compaq Presario SR1729 review

Reviews Both the processor's cores are clocked at 2.8GHz and have access to their own 2MB of cache memory, which aids performance over single-core systems. The high saturation of the mid-range PC market is both a blessing and a curse.

Editor's rating   7.2

Tags: compaq, logo, dvd movies, memory card

4 May 2006, 15:48

Toshiba Libretto U100 review

Reviews FeaturesThe Libretto uses the 1.2GHz ultra low-voltage Pentium M 753 processor, which has 2MB of Level 2 cache and a 400MHz frontside bus. The name Libretto might ring a few bells. Toshiba introduced a miniature range of portable computers with...

Editor's rating   7.9

Tags: toshiba, ports, ultra, module

3 August 2005, 18:13

Panasonic Toughbook CF-52 review

Reviews This includes 2MB of L2 cache and an 800MHz frontside bus. Panasonic's Toughbook range covers a spectrum of toughness, from military-grade fully ruggedised laptops to drop- and spill-resistant business ruggedised systems.

Editor's rating   7

Tags: panasonic, handle, protected, cover

3 July 2008, 11:35